Beetle - Even the smallest voices matter

Join the adventures of Sally and her backyard friend as they set out in search of the now elusive Christmas Beetle. Encounter larger than life beetles, stick insects and other critters in this charming and uniquely Australian Show.
The magic of the bush habitat is brought to life through Legs On The Wall's trademark physical storytelling, and animation created from original artworks by beloved children's author and illustrator Freya Blackwood.
It's a tale of resilience and hope, our connection to the natural world, and a reminder that even the smallest voices matter.

Please Note

The venue for this event is at PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square

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David Pollock, The Scotsman

"a striking show which takes young viewers on an immersive journey into nature by fusing puppetry, physical theatre, circus, video projection, and set and costume design with seamless imagination... “…adults attending will feel just as great a sense of wonder at the spectacular world [BEETLE] invites us into"

Information about PHIVE

Where to find PHIVE

5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta

Nearest cross streets: Macquarie Street and Civic Place, Parramatta
Telephone: 1300 055 555
Email: phive@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Getting to PHIVE

PHIVE is easily accessible by car, taxi, bus, train, RiverCat, bike, or on foot.

Parking

  • A new Car Park in Parramatta Square is now open. This Car Park is open 24 hours a day. Entry will be from the corner of Smith and Darcy streets.
  • Parramatta Station Car Park, located at 17 Wentworth Street, is the largest and nearest carpark to Parramatta Square. This carpark is open 24 hours and is an approximate 5 minute walk to Parramatta Square.
  • Limited metered street parking is available around Parramatta’s CBD.

Learn more at City of Parramatta’s Car Park Finder

Taxi 

  • A taxi rank is located near Parramatta Railway Station on Fitzwilliam Street, between Fire Horse Lane and Wentworth Street, Parramatta. It is approximately 500 metres from PHIVE.

Public Transport 

  • Approximately 200 metres from Parramatta Train Station
  • Less than 300 metres from the Parramatta Bus Interchange.
  • A 10 minute walk from Parramatta RiverCat Ferry Wharf

Plan your trip with Transport for NSW

Vacation Care Information

Education Tickets & Pricing

Vacation Care Groups
$20 ea

The venue for this event is at PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square

Vacation Care Bookings are available and eligible for the education bookings initiative of 1 free teacher per 20 students.

For further information and to book please contact our Education Booking Officer or fill in our Education Booking Form.

Cast & Credits

Cast

Christy Tran, Lloyd Allison-Young and Olivia Hadley with Vicki Van Hout as the voice of the tree

Credits

Concept Joshua Thomson
Created and Directed Kate Walder & Joshua Thomson
Illustrations Freya Blackwood
Video Design Susie Henderson
Sound Design Luke Smiles
Composition Jessica Dunn
Lighting Design Gareth Simmonds
Costumes designed and created Melanie Gillbank
Scenic Art ERTH incorporating recycled set pieces from prior Legs productions
Production Manager Gareth Simmonds
Stage Manager Daniel Story

For Legs On The Wall

Project Coordinator Stephanie Tatzenko
Operations Manager Byron Cleasby
Producer Lauren Eisinger
General Manager James Beach

ACCESSIBILITY

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (WiFi)

Find out more about accessibility at PHIVE

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION

$5.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres, on behalf of the venue PHIVE.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge.  All children occupying a seat or aged over 18 months of age must hold a valid ticket.

For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions

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